Internet Interest in Minoxidil Far Outpaces That in Finasteride in Bulgaria: An Analysis of Google Trends 2004-2024

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The internet has become a significant platform for accessing health-related information, including treatments for hair loss such as minoxidil and finasteride. This paper explores and analyzes the internet interest in minoxidil and finasteride in Bulgaria over a 20-year period (2004-2024) using Google Trends data. Our findings reveal a substantial difference in internet search interest between minoxidil and finasteride, with minoxidil consistently generating higher search volumes. We discuss potential factors contributing to this discrepancy and implications for public health awareness and treatment-seeking behavior regarding hair loss interventions.

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Dimitrov V, Petrov I. Internet interest in minoxidil far outpaces that in finasteride in Bulgaria- an analysis of google trends 2004-2024. Open Clinical Annals. 2024:1(1):27-29. DOI 10.17605/OSF.IO/XEQ6H https://openannals.wixsite.com/openclinicalannals/internet-interest-in-minoxidil-far-outpaces-that-in-finasteride-in-bulgaria-an-analysis-of-goog